Halloween 2015

Here are a few random photos from Halloween fun from last year.

Mama and Madison LOVE pumpkin donuts from Casey's! So excited when they become available!


The boys got mini-pumpkins during a HyVee trip.


We went to our first Halloween Party hosted by our good friends, The Wegeners. It was A BLAST!

Cuties!


We went to our favorite pumpkin patch with our family.




Here's Madison with her cousins, Drew, Ava, Maddison, and Alex. And, Josh and the boys are in the background!

I let the boys paint their pumpkins.
Cooper

Tucker

Carter

We also attending (and way to crowded event) at our local HyVee with our triplet friends (that are one year younger than the boys).

We went Trick-or-Treating in Durant. The weather was perfect!

We also went Trick-or-Treating in Blue Grass with our friends, The Schaefers (as we do every year). Both of our girls were Elsa. :)

This post is already giving me anxiety about costumes for this year's Halloween festivities. One of these day I'll get us all coordinated and super cute...maybe...

Blue Grass Days 2015

A few quick photos for the kiddos enjoying Blue Grass Days earlier this summer.

Madison LOVED the rides. She had a ton of fun with her friend, Liv!

And, she loved the treats, too!

The boys and I headed back the next day.

We had fun with Great Grandma Bevy and Grandma Tracy, too!

Madison loved the rides. I can hardly imagine how expensive these events will be once the boys need more than an empty lemonade cup (they shared one) to entertain them. Haha!

SWIMMING!

Our first trip to a swimming pool!

A few weeks ago our good friends invited us swimming. Just wanted to share a few pictures of the boys' first time at a pool. We all had a blast!

The zero-depth entry area was completely fenced in and safe for us.

Lunch!

Cooper

Tucker

Carter

The boys had a snack and watched the big kids in the big pool for a bit before we had to leave.

Madison with her friends (two cuties) - Dax and Barrett.

I am so grateful for my good friend Kelli for inviting me out and putting up with my one million questions about the facility and planning for the day. Love her because she makes me feel 'normal.' :)

Madison 4 Years Old (Yes, I'm Posting This Almost 1 Year Late)

I am SO glad I found this post I started from last year! I must have asked her these questions and then NEVER completed the post obviously. Oh well. My new mantra is "better late than never!"

Madison - 4 Years Old

Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Animal: Horse
What Do You Want to Be When You Get Bigger: A horse holder and petter
What Do You Like To Do For Fun: Go to the circus
What Do You Like To Do With Friends: Go to the park
Who are your best friends: McKayla and Barrett
What is your favorite food: Apple...I mean chocolate...and pudding and chocolate
Favorite Toy: Horses and My Little Ponies
Favorite Show: My Little Ponies...I mean Wreck It Ralph
Favorite Disney Princess: Jasmine...I mean, Jasmine and Ariel

Here are a few pictures from Madison's birthday and party last year.

The morning she turned 4

At her annual check up.

At her party with her friends!

Uncle and Catherine visited for her birthday weekend last year!

Happy Birthday, Madison!!!

She had a blast with all her family. Here she is with her cousin, Maddison.

Here she is with her other cousin, Luke.

I am excited to ask her the same questions this year...and NOT post the answers 1 year later....

I can hardly believe she will be 5 in a few weeks. She's a smart, passionate, and kind little girl that we love more than words can explain. She holds such a special place in my heart. I am tearing up just thinking of how much she means to me. Although, sometimes the tears are of frustration (she can be SO SASSY it scares me to think of her as a hormonal teenager)...haha.

I often look at her and wonder where my little baby went...I'm sure I'll always feel that way.

I WILL post her 5 year old updates and birthday post in a more timely fashion FOR SURE.

Cooper, Tucker, and Carter Turn ONE!

FINALLY getting around to sharing photos of the boys' first birthday celebrations!

Their invitation. I never got around to actually mailing it out - but, I loved it! I seriously probably took a hundred pictures of each boy to get one 'good' shot. Also, I had to block them in with our dining room chairs to get them to somewhat stay in place. lol.

The best picture I could get of me with all three on their actual birthday!

My Aunt Kim visited for their birthday and birthday weekend, and we were so happy to have her with us!

That evening we had the grandparents over for dinner and their first taste of cake! They loved it. I made them sit in birth order. Haha.

Sister enjoyed celebrating her brothers, too!

Their first birthday party was held a couple days later at a local community center. I was totally stressed, of course. And...I can't even begin to tell you how much my family and friends stepped in to help us make it a memorable and unforgettable party to celebrate Cooper, Tucker, and Carter. My Aunt Kim visited. Uncle Brandon and Auntie Catherine made it to the party, too! I really appreciated everyone's help to set up and clean up, and to Catherine for snapping some great photos for us!

Family and friends spoiled them rotten!

Madison loved showing everyone how to help feed them. Haha.

Their smash-cakes, and cupcakes for the guests. 

Family Photo!

They loved their cakes!

Tucker ate some of his...and then pushed it off the table...

And then he was so sad. 

All the wonderful birthday signs were made by my sweet friend (and her Mom)!

And...a photo of all of us that were there the day they were born!

I never sent out official THANK YOU cards - but please know that we appreciated all the lovely and generous gifts from everyone. So thoughtful!!! We were overwhelmed and SO VERY thankful. I feel terrible I never sent out TY cards.

So, today the boys are now 18 months -  I seriously can't even believe they are already half way to age 2. CRAZY!!! I really, really, REALLY hope to get an update post of the boys this month since I haven't done one in FOREVER!!!